Da Jia Gong Xi (Gongxi Everybody)
Choreographer: Cara Tan (Malaysia)– December 2019
Teach Video
Demo Video
Step Sheet
Intro : 8 counts
Dance Sequence:
Intro (Short Wall with step change) – Entire Dance – 16 count – Restart
Short Wall (6:00) - Restart - 16 count – Restart – 16 count – End (4 count)
Section 1 (1-8) CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, TOUCH R, DRUM PLAY
1-4Cross L over R, Step R to R, Cross L behind R, Touch R diagonally forward (10:30)
5-8Styling: play drum with R,L (below waist level with body slightly bend), play drum above head level R,L (body straighten)
Section 2 (9-16) CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, TOUCH L , HAND CLICKS
1-4Cross R over L, step L to L, cross R behind L, Touch L diagonally forward (1:30)
5-8Click R hand above head , Click L hand above head , put down both hands, hold
Section 3 (17-24) PLAY DRUM, CLAP HANDS
1-4Step L to L (Playing drum from R to L) in 3 counts, hitch R (clap hand)
5-8Step R to R (Playing drum from L to R) in 3 counts, hitch L (clap hand)
Section 4 (25-32) MONTERY ¼ L, R POINT TOGETHER, SIDE TOUCH, HIP BUMP
1-4Point L to L, make a ¼ turn L step L together, Point R to R, step R together (9:00)
5-8Step L to L, touch R to R, bump R hip up, down
Section 5 (33-40) R TOE STRUT, L TOE STRUT, SIDE ROCK TOUCH
1-4R toe strut to R, L cross toe strut over R
5-8Step R to R, Recover L, Touch R together, Hold
Section 6 (41-48) R FORWARD MODIFIED ROCKING CHAIR, L KICK FORWARD, L
BACKWARD MODIFY ROCKING CHAIR, R BRUSH
1-4Step R forward, Recover L, Step R back, Kick L forward
5-8Step L backward, Recover R, Step L forward, Brush R next to L
Section 7 (49-56) JAZZ BOX QUARTER TURN RIGHT X 2
1-4Cross R over L, make a ¼ turn R step L behind R, Step R to R, Step L forward (12:00)
5-8Cross R over L, make a ¼ turn R step L behind R, Step R to R, Step L forward (3:00)
Section 8 (57-64) VINE/ROLLING VINE TO R & L, POINT
1-4Vine /Rolling Vine to R, point L together
5-8Vine /Rolling Vine to L, point R to R
Section 9 (65-72) PIVOT ½ TURN LEFT X 2
1-4Step R forward, hold, make a ½ turn L change weight to L, hold
5-8Step R forward, make a ½ turn L change weight to L, Step R forward, Make a ½ turn L recover weight to L, Step R together, Hold (Gong Xi Hand Gesture– fist and palm salute)
INTRO SHORT WALL with step change (from section 5 – Section 9 of main dance) 12:00
Step change on Section 9
1-4Remain unchanged
5-8Instead Pivot ½ turn Left, do a R forward mambo step (Step R forward, Recover L, Step R together, Hold) 12:00
SHORT WALL (6:00)
From Section 5 – Section 9
END (12:00)
(1-4) Make a ½ turn R, Step L to L (Play drum from R to L) in 3 count, hitch R (clap hand) (12:00), Hold
*Hand styling is optional. Please have your own styling for more more fun and joy!
HAPPY DANCING
GONG XI FA CAI AND HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
Email: caratan07@gmail.com
Dance Sequence:
Intro (Short Wall with step change) – Entire Dance – 16 count – Restart
Short Wall (6:00) - Restart - 16 count – Restart – 16 count – End (4 count)
Section 1 (1-8) CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, TOUCH R, DRUM PLAY
1-4Cross L over R, Step R to R, Cross L behind R, Touch R diagonally forward (10:30)
5-8Styling: play drum with R,L (below waist level with body slightly bend), play drum above head level R,L (body straighten)
Section 2 (9-16) CROSS, SIDE, BEHIND, TOUCH L , HAND CLICKS
1-4Cross R over L, step L to L, cross R behind L, Touch L diagonally forward (1:30)
5-8Click R hand above head , Click L hand above head , put down both hands, hold
Section 3 (17-24) PLAY DRUM, CLAP HANDS
1-4Step L to L (Playing drum from R to L) in 3 counts, hitch R (clap hand)
5-8Step R to R (Playing drum from L to R) in 3 counts, hitch L (clap hand)
Section 4 (25-32) MONTERY ¼ L, R POINT TOGETHER, SIDE TOUCH, HIP BUMP
1-4Point L to L, make a ¼ turn L step L together, Point R to R, step R together (9:00)
5-8Step L to L, touch R to R, bump R hip up, down
Section 5 (33-40) R TOE STRUT, L TOE STRUT, SIDE ROCK TOUCH
1-4R toe strut to R, L cross toe strut over R
5-8Step R to R, Recover L, Touch R together, Hold
Section 6 (41-48) R FORWARD MODIFIED ROCKING CHAIR, L KICK FORWARD, L
BACKWARD MODIFY ROCKING CHAIR, R BRUSH
1-4Step R forward, Recover L, Step R back, Kick L forward
5-8Step L backward, Recover R, Step L forward, Brush R next to L
Section 7 (49-56) JAZZ BOX QUARTER TURN RIGHT X 2
1-4Cross R over L, make a ¼ turn R step L behind R, Step R to R, Step L forward (12:00)
5-8Cross R over L, make a ¼ turn R step L behind R, Step R to R, Step L forward (3:00)
Section 8 (57-64) VINE/ROLLING VINE TO R & L, POINT
1-4Vine /Rolling Vine to R, point L together
5-8Vine /Rolling Vine to L, point R to R
Section 9 (65-72) PIVOT ½ TURN LEFT X 2
1-4Step R forward, hold, make a ½ turn L change weight to L, hold
5-8Step R forward, make a ½ turn L change weight to L, Step R forward, Make a ½ turn L recover weight to L, Step R together, Hold (Gong Xi Hand Gesture– fist and palm salute)
INTRO SHORT WALL with step change (from section 5 – Section 9 of main dance) 12:00
Step change on Section 9
1-4Remain unchanged
5-8Instead Pivot ½ turn Left, do a R forward mambo step (Step R forward, Recover L, Step R together, Hold) 12:00
SHORT WALL (6:00)
From Section 5 – Section 9
END (12:00)
(1-4) Make a ½ turn R, Step L to L (Play drum from R to L) in 3 count, hitch R (clap hand) (12:00), Hold
*Hand styling is optional. Please have your own styling for more more fun and joy!
HAPPY DANCING
GONG XI FA CAI AND HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR
Email: caratan07@gmail.com
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Cara Tan (Malaysia)– December 2019
Cara Tan from Malaysia is a talented dancer known for her captivating performances, with one stunning dance featured in our archive. Her infectious energy and dedication to the art make her a standout artist who continues to inspire others in the dance community.Can't find the right video?
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